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Gilbert Rennie (1895-1983) was Mayor of Palmerston North 1959-1968 and a City Councillor 1956-1959. Born in Shannon and educated in Palmerston North, Mr. Rennie worked for the printing firm of Watson & Eyre for several years, eventually purchasing the business. He was awarded the O.B.E. in 1965.

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Image
Date
circa 1960
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2007N_Pi140_PNCC_1038
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Coolstore

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Palmerston North

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